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Lomami River

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The Lomami River is a major tributary of the Congo River flowing entirely within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It runs generally northward for roughly 1,400 kilometres through a remote, heavily forested basin before joining the Congo. The river gives its name to Lomami National Park, and its basin forms an important part of the Congo rainforest, supporting settlements, transport, fisheries, and diverse wildlife.

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Where does the Lomami River flow?

The Lomami flows entirely within the Democratic Republic of the Congo, generally northward through a heavily forested basin. It runs roughly parallel to the upper Congo River and is commonly described as about 1,300 kilometres long. [Lomami River overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lomami_River)

Where does the Lomami join the Congo River?

The Lomami joins the Congo River at Isangi in the northern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This makes it a major tributary rather than a separate river system reaching the Atlantic on its own. [Lomami River overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lomami_River)

What is the connection between the Lomami River and Lomami National Park?

Lomami National Park lies in the middle basin of the river and extends across parts of Tshopo and Maniema provinces. The park protects a large block of Central African rainforest. [Lomami National Park information](https://cg.chm-cbd.net/en/protected-areas/lomami-national-park)

Which species are named after the Lomami River?

The river gives its name to the lesula monkey, Cercopithecus lomamiensis, and to the flowering plant Pavetta lomamiensis. Both names reflect the biological importance of the Lomami basin. [Lomami River overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lomami_River)

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